Office: (504) 592-4005 • Crisis Line 24/7: (504) 866-9554 • 701 Loyola Ave, New Orleans 70113 • Email: healing@nofjc.org • https://www.nofjc.org/ • Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault; Child Sexual Abuse; Offers a variety of free groups for individuals and community coalitions; View event calendar for current group dates/times; Addresses many topics related to trauma; Both virtual via Zoom and in person events
Call first to schedule an intake with the grief counselor: (504) 282-0607 • 2000 Lakeshore Dr, UNO Trac Bldg Rm 228, New Orleans 70148 • https://silenceisviolence.org/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SivNola • Email: speakup@silenceisviolence.org • Provides direct victim services (mainly homicide, but also domestic violence and sexual assault), some court assistance, mental health resources, youth engagement, some financial assistance; Victim Allies Project Support Groups are every other Monday at 6:30 pm and one Saturday per month, call for dates/times; Free
(504) 339-9330 • Email: arinsnest@gmail.com • Instagram: @arinsnestingplace_nola • Provides resources and services to support domestic violence survivors, works with NOVAS to provide periodic financial assistance for victims of crime (when funds are available)
(504) 324-8859 • 2915 Perdido St, New Orleans 70119 • Email: info@first72plus.org • https://www.first72plus.org • Provides programming, support, and re-entry resources for those who have been recently released from custody (formerly incarcerated); Pre-release support; Immediate support after release; Transitional housing; Case management and other resources
Call for information (24/7): (855) 435-STAR [7827] • 123 N Genois St, New Orleans 70119 • Email: advocacynola@star.ngo • https://star.ngo • Provides hospital and legal accompaniment, safety planning, counseling, support groups, legal assistance for survivors of sexual violence; Refer to website for parishes in which assistance is offered; Offers counseling for children, ages 5+ and Counseling and Support Groups (Zoom) for adult survivors of sexual violence, ages 18+; Call first for intake; Free; Visit https://star.ngo/events/ for Support Group schedule
COURT CONNECT FOR KIDS STAR created this booklet which explains (with child-friendly language and pictures) why children may have to go to court, who works inside a courthouse, and rules and tips for witnesses.
SAFETY PLAN FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE A safety plan is a personalized, practical plan that is meant to address your unique physical, emotional, and basic needs after a sexual assault.
(504) 372-4316 • 1313 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans 70116 • annasplace@stannanola.org • https://annasplacenola.org/ • Provides arts-based youth programs to disrupt cycles of poverty and violence; Office hours M-F, 11am-4:30pm
(504) 249-5274 • 3900 General Taylor, Ste 202, New Orleans 70125 • www.thecra.net • Provides communities with training and tools that build relationships, and that allow for those most impacted by conflict and crime to develop their own solutions and ways of repairing harm
(225) 267-7252 • Email: changebr225@gmail.com • https://changebr.org/ • Provide support to mothers who have lost their child to gun violence; not exclusive to survivors of violence in Baton Rouge; See listing in Grief and Support Groups
(504) 523-6221 • Main campus: 1600 Constance St, New Orleans 70130 • Columbia Parc Office: 1401 Saint Denis St, New Orleans 70122 • https://www.clovernola.org/ • Infant and early toddler education; Adult day care; Career Connections (career development); Community and supportive services; Youth services: VITA free tax preparation
For general information or to volunteer: (504) 837-8477 • To leave a tip: (504) 822-1111 or Toll Free: 1 (877) 903-STOP [7867] • PO Box 55249, Metairie 70055 • Email: info@crimestoppersgno.org • https://www.crimestoppersgno.org/ • Anonymous hotline to report crimes
1 (800) 960-7705 • 8325 Oak St, New Orleans 70118 • Email: info@disabilityrightsla.org • https://disabilityrightsla.org/ • Nonprofit statewide Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agency for LA; Provides free legal services, system & legislative advocacy, outreach, training, and information/referrals to protect and advocate for the human and legal rights of those with disabilities; In person by appointment only
(504) 888-9111 or 1 (800) 766-7736 • 700 Hickory Ave, Harahan 70123 • https://fhfofgno.org/ • Provides services, programs, and resources for people with disabilities and their families
Email: info@houseoftulip.org • https://houseoftulip.org/ • Nonprofit collective creating housing solutions for transgender and gender nonconforming people in Louisiana; Not an emergency shelter; Fill out online form
(504) 899-4501 • Toll Free: 1 (888) 792-0163 • 123 State St, New Orleans 70118 • https://www.lighthouselouisiana.org/ • Services, jobs, and advocacy for people who are Blind, Deaf, and who have disabilities. American Sign Language Interpreter Services
Call Jolie Duarte (225) 219-3246 or (225) 342-1570 • Email: victimservices@la.gov • https://www.lavo.info/ • Victim-Survivor Guidebook: https://www.lavo.info/resources#victimsurvivorguidebook • Assistance with pardons and parole process; Accountability Letter Program; Victim-offender Dialogue; Counseling (virtual); Expressive arts; Group work; Services available pre- and post-conviction; Free
7240 Crowder Blvd, Ste 300J, New Orleans 70127 • https://www.loveyourneighbornola.com/ • Provides essentials for babies, gently used clothes for children/adolescents, other support and connections for caregivers of children, founded by crime survivors; Office open Mon-Fri by appointment only and Sat 11am-1pm; Contact via website
Email: info@nolavoices.org • https://www.nolavoices.org/ • Works to bring community voices into the local criminal legal system decision making process; works with Arin’s Nesting Place to provide periodic financial assistance for victims of crime (when funds are available)
(504) 684-9222 • Main Office: 1450 Poydras St, Ste 2260, New Orleans 70112 • Social Services: 2321 Thalia St, New Orleans 70113 • Email: info@or-nola.org • https://www.or-nola.org/ • Supporting women and girls impacted by incarceration; Provides help with rent, court costs, transportation, employment, training, and clothing
(504) 252-1401 • 2021 S Dupre St, New Orleans 70125 • Email: ubuntuvillagenola@gmail.com • https://ubuntuvillagenola.org/ • Provides mentoring and cultural programming for youth, family advocacy in juvenile courts, and parent leadership classes & participatory action research
(504) 264-2177 • 13235 Chef Menteur Hwy Ste A New Orleans, LA 70129 • Email: contacts@vayla-no.org • https://vayla-no.org/resources/ • Organization incubating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) leaders with a focus on environmental justice, reproductive justice and civic engagement; Website includes a confidential report form for anti-Asian hate crimes or incidents as well as educational resources